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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 87.11, 120.02 and 67.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 87.11, 120.02 and 67.43 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    87.11 : 120.02 = 67.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    87.11/120.02 = 67.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    87.11x = 120.02 × 67.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    87.11x = 8,092.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,092.01/87.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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